August 2005 Newsletter

AAWD FUNDING GRANTS

Applications are now open for AAWD's first round of funding for 2005-06. Applications close Friday 23 September 2005. Please note funding applications must be endorsed by Wheelchair Sports Australia, Australian Sports Organisation for the Disabled or Cerebral Palsy - Australian Sport Recreation Federation. For more detailed information and the Application Form, visithttp://www.sports.org.au/ f. If you have further questions, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 02 - 9763 5819.

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LAYNE BEACHLEY'S AIM FOR THE STARS FOUNDATION

The Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars Foundation is currently taking applications from females aged 12 and over for funding assistance to help achieve your dreams. Grants are available for individuals or groups. For further information, or to apply please contact AAWD or visit the foundation's website at www.aimforthestars.com.au

SPORTS NEWS

Basketball

NRMA Insurance National LeagueThe finals of the Women's National Wheelchair Basketball League were held in Melbourne 20-21 August. After an intense weekend the Hills Hornets emerged on top taking out the Grand Final 56-28 over Knox Raiders. The Norths Bears took third place defeating Qld Storm 62-42. Individual award winners for the season were:

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the players, team staff, officials, volunteers, sponsors, supporters and associations who helped make the season such a success.

IWBF U22 World ChampionshipsCongratulations to the Spinners who brought home the Bronze medal from Birmingham. The Aussie team lost only 1 match in the entire tournament - the semi-final against Japan. Well done to all of you on a great performance on and off the court.

BocciaAsia & South Pacific Boccia ChampionshipsBoccia Australia will be sending a team to the Asia & South Pacific Boccia Championships to take place in Kuala Lumpur between 15th -22nd September 2005. The team for these championships has been selected and can be found at http://www.sports.org.au/ . We wish you all the very best of luck in the championships.

Cue Sports

2005 Australian 8 & 9 Ball Championships

The 2005 Australian 8 & 9 Ball Championships were hosted by Wheelchair Sports Victoria 12-14 August 2005. Results are as follows:

8 BallChampion - Bruce Pearson (SA)Runner Up - Danny Novak (VIC)

9 BallChampion - Danny Novak (VIC)Runner Up - Bruce Pearson (SA)

Open Champion (8 & 9 Ball) Troy Schubert (SA)

Rugby

National Wheelchair Rugby LeagueThe 2005 National Wheelchair Rugby League wrapped up with the Grand Final on 21 August between SA and QLD. Despite being hit by illness, the Queensland Crocs really took it to the South Australian Sharks and the 2 teams battled out one of the closest matches in a number of seasons going goal for goal for pretty much the entire match until the Sharks eventually snatched victory 43-42 in the last 10 seconds. This brought to an end this year's domestic season. Individual award winners were:

2005 Australian Wheelchair Rugby OpenThe three National League teams of SA, QLD and NSW were joined by teams from VIC and the NZ provinces of Canterbury and Auckland for a weekend of fierce Rugby action 19-21 August at the Sydney Academy of Sport, Narrabeen. When all was said and done, the NZ teams emerged to battle out a thrilling final culminating in a 35-34 victory to Auckland. NSW defeated SA 47-46 in an equally exciting Bronze medal play-off. Victoria earlier defeated Qld for 5th place when the Queenslanders could not field a legal team due to illness and defaulted the match. Individual Award Winners from the weekend were:

Thanks goes to all the players, team staff, supporters, officials, volunteers and host organisations for a great effort all season.

National TeamWheelchair Sports Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Evan Bennett as the new National Team Coach for Wheelchair Rugby. Other team staff have also been appointed as follows:

16 players have been invited to the Australian Selection Camp to be held 15-18 September at Narrabeen. The travelling team for the Chris Handy Cup will be named at the conclusion of this camp.

Opening September 15 at cinemas nationally. To read more about this movie and for your chance to win 1 of 50 double passes, please click on the following link http://www.sports.org.au

Table Tennis

National ChampionshipsThe 2005 Table Tennis Nationals were held at Sydney Olympic Park Homebush from Friday 5 August - Sunday 7 August. A summary and full results of the competition can be found at http://www.sports.org.au/newsletters/docs/2005%20Table%20Tennis%20Nationals.pdf

Volleyball

2006 Asia Oceania Women's Sitting Volleyball Qualifying TournamentThe 2006 Asia Oceania Women's Sitting Volleyball Qualifying Tournament will be held in Newcastle 11-18 February 2006. This event is being financially supported by the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation and the Newcastle City Council.

Women's Sitting Volleyball Head CoachWe are currently calling for applicants for the position of Head Coach of the Australian Women's Sitting Volleyball team. Applications close 16 September 2006. For a full Position Description, please visithttp://www.sports.org.au/

2005 National Championships

The 2005 Sitting Volleyball National Championships will be held in Melbourne in December 2005. Details on the Standing Nationals are still to be finalised.